Visit the GSD Materials Collection

Register (one time)
All users of any collection in Special Collections must create an account in HOLLIS Special Request; this includes users of the GSD Materials Collection.  In addition, a Harvard ID or government issued ID must be presented to staff at each visit.  Save time upon your first visit to the Materials Collection by creating your HOLLIS Special Request account prior to arrival.

Make an Appointment (each time)
Book your appointment.  

Special Collections Hours
Monday - Friday, 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM, appointments accepted. 
For holidays and other closures, please expand “Show Detailed Hours” on the Frances Loeb Library’s hours page

Materials Samples Circulate! 
1-week loan for GSD students and faculty.  Materials do not circulate during Design Discovery.
Samples are for reference use only.  No testing or damage to samples is permitted. 

Discover the GSD Materials Collection

Learn about the GSD Materials Collection

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